KHYS 38.84N 99.27W · ELEV 1,999 FT

Airports / Kansas / HYS

Medium airport · HYS

Hays Regional Airport.

Hays, Kansas · 1,999 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.

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4.5/5

Google rating

108 ratings

Operators based

1,999

Elevation ft

Scheduled service

Hays, KansasELEV 1,999 FTMedium airportScheduled service

4.5

Google rating

108

Google reviews

ratings on Google

Based operators

charter operators on the field

FBOs on field

ramp, fuel and handling

1,999

Field elevation

feet above sea level

Field standing

Computed · Google ratings × Bravo register

22 nm

To the nearest alternate

Russell Municipal Airport (RSL).

Overview

Field brief

Hays Regional Airport (KHYS / HYS) sits in Hays, Kansas, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 1,999 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.

Charter departments call it home: Crotts Aircraft Service, Inc bases aircraft at HYS. Useful alternates include Russell Municipal Airport (RSL, 22 nm), Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC, 73 nm), and Salina Municipal Airport (SLN, 76 nm). HYS offers 2 runways, the longest 6,501-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.

Quotes for flights out of HYS vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from HYS, or browse verified operators serving the area.

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Ramp services

FBOs on the field

02 · 1 FBO · directory

Hays Aircraft FBO
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Hays Aircraft is the premier fixed-based operation (FBO) in north-central Kansas. Located at the Hays Regional Airport, Hays Aircraft offers full-service FBO facilities to make your travel as streamlined as possible. Home to Fort Hays State University, our location in Hays, Kansas serves as a primary hub for private aviation travel in north-central Kansas.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Sun-Sat 06:00-22:00
- Unicom 122.8
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address

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Field capability

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Field data

ICAO

KHYS

IATA

HYS

FAA / Local

HYS

Elevation

1,999 ft

Coordinates

38.8445° N · 99.2731° W

Airspace

E · Echo

Size

Medium

Scheduled svc

Yes

Elevation vs KS fields

state range 754–4,219 ft

At 1,999 ft, HYS sits higher than 76% of the 49 Kansas fields on the register.

Runways & aircraft access

Full record on AirNav

Field data

2 runways

longest 6,501 ft

16/34
6,501 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
04/22
4,501 ft × 75 ftConcreteLighted

Which aircraft can operate here

vs longest paved runway 6,501 ft

HYS's 6,501 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.

Turboprop3,000 ft
Light Jet3,500 ft
Midsize Jet4,500 ft
Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
Heavy Jet5,500 ft
VIP Airliner6,000 ft

Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.

Based charter operators1

Full register

Crotts Aircraft Service, IncHays · Part 1354.9(19)5 aircraft · KHYS

Access & alternates

Access

Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.

Location

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KHYS · Hays Regional Airport · Hays, KS

From the ramp

Photography

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Flight times from here

Block times

Approximate nonstop block times from HYS on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.

Destination	Distance	Block time
Denver (DEN)	258 nm	1h 0m
Aspen (ASE)	355 nm	1h 14m
Vail / Eagle (EGE)	359 nm	1h 14m
Dallas (DAL)	379 nm	1h 17m
Austin (AUS)	525 nm	1h 37m
Chicago (ORD)	552 nm	1h 41m
Houston (HOU)	587 nm	1h 46m
Jackson Hole (JAC)	591 nm	1h 46m

Common questions

FAQ

What size private jets can use HYS?: Hays Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 6,501 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
What is the longest runway at HYS?: Hays Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 6,501 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
Are there charter operators based at HYS?: Yes. 1 charter operator list Hays Regional Airport as a home base, including Crotts Aircraft Service, Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
Which FBOs are at Hays Regional Airport?: One FBO serves HYS: Hays Aircraft FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
What is the nearest major airport to HYS?: The closest alternate is Russell Municipal Airport (RSL), about 22 nm away, followed by Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) at 73 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
How long is a flight from HYS to major cities?: Typical block times on a midsize jet: Denver about 1h 0m (258 nm), Aspen about 1h 14m (355 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 14m (359 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.